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2021 Offseason

Postby Jeffx on Tue Jul 27, 2021 11:15 pm

Well, the off-season has officially begun! What do you all think of the Grizzlies-Pelicans trade?

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Re: 2020-2021 Season Discussion

Postby Jeffx on Sat Jul 31, 2021 8:14 am

Someone explain to me how two ball-dominant cats like Lebron & Westbrook can work together on the court?
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Re: 2020-2021 Season Discussion

Postby Andrew on Sat Jul 31, 2021 12:06 pm

Definitely cause for scepticism there. Certainly, one of them won't be putting up familiar numbers.
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Re: 2020-2021 Season Discussion

Postby Jeffx on Sat Jul 31, 2021 5:40 pm

Andrew wrote:Definitely cause for scepticism there. Certainly, one of them won't be putting up familiar numbers.


Lebron's a terrific passer - he's at his best when he's surrounded by legit, knock-down shooters (so he can drive and dish). Cats like Klay Thompson, Bradley Beal, Steph Curry, even Kevin Durant would be perfect with him. Russ is not that, and we saw what happened between he and Durant when they blew that series against Golden State.

Lebron, Russ & AD are going to have to have a "meeting of the minds". Reminds me of the 'Big Three's' first year in Miami.
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Re: 2020-2021 Season Discussion

Postby Patr1ck on Sat Jul 31, 2021 8:42 pm

Jeffx wrote:
Andrew wrote:Definitely cause for scepticism there. Certainly, one of them won't be putting up familiar numbers.


Lebron's a terrific passer - he's at his best when he's surrounded by legit, knock-down shooters (so he can drive and dish). Cats like Klay Thompson, Bradley Beal, Steph Curry, even Kevin Durant would be perfect with him. Russ is not that, and we saw what happened between he and Durant when they blew that series against Golden State.

Lebron, Russ & AD are going to have to have a "meeting of the minds". Reminds me of the 'Big Three's' first year in Miami.


I think they will have to come to terms that the offense will need to be run primarily through AD, which will then open up opportunities for LeBron and Russ, which will then open up easier opportunities for AD. IMO, the first thing Russ is going to have to do is stop shooting the team out of the offense with those pull up jump shots. It's not about who will get less touches, but about how often they will make it easier for each other to be effective.
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Re: 2020-2021 Season Discussion

Postby Andrew on Sat Jul 31, 2021 9:08 pm

I'd say Russ will also have to forego his identity as Mr. Triple-Double.
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Re: 2020-2021 Season Discussion

Postby Patr1ck on Sat Jul 31, 2021 10:46 pm

They will all average triple doubles. Assisting to each other 5 times a game. Imagine them all crashing the boards to grab 10 a game.
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Re: 2020-2021 Season Discussion

Postby Andrew on Sat Jul 31, 2021 10:50 pm

That would indeed be something.
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Re: 2020-2021 Season Discussion

Postby Jeffx on Wed Aug 04, 2021 11:13 pm

Great job by the Bulls, getting Lonzo. He'll fit nicely with Lavine.

Knicks? Meh.....

https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2021/8/3/2 ... lonzo-ball
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Re: 2020-2021 Season Discussion

Postby mp3 on Wed Aug 04, 2021 11:53 pm

I think award for best front office of the off season goes to the Bulls if iam honest, they turned I think if iam not correct about 9-10 mil of cap space into 53 mil of new signings lol

Of course giving up Thad was huge as even at his age he was a better fit next to Vuc than Lauri was/is so not sure how this works in the front court
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Re: 2020-2021 Season Discussion

Postby Jeffx on Thu Aug 05, 2021 3:42 am

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Re: 2020-2021 Season Discussion

Postby [Hyperize] on Fri Aug 06, 2021 8:10 am

I'm not sure I'm crazy about the pairing of LaVine and DeRozan... they have a nice paper squad but idk.
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Re: 2021 Offseason

Postby Andrew on Fri Aug 06, 2021 10:15 am

Definitely remains to be seen, but I like that DeRozan can work the midrange while LaVine is attacking the basket or taking threes. Worth the gamble.
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Re: 2021 Offseason

Postby [Hyperize] on Thu Aug 12, 2021 8:25 am

Kinda reminds me of when the Bulls had Rondo, Wade and Butler.

Spurs look like they're totally gonna suck; Suns retain CP3 but Jazz add hella depth to an already-solid team with Rudy Gay and Whiteside.
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Re: 2021 Offseason

Postby Andrew on Thu Aug 12, 2021 8:47 pm

After 20+ years of 50-win seasons and five championships, it's strange to see them struggling. They remained in the mix for a lot longer than most teams do, though.
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Re: 2021 Offseason

Postby Jeffx on Thu Aug 12, 2021 10:54 pm

Andrew wrote:After 20+ years of 50-win seasons and five championships, it's strange to see them struggling. They remained in the mix for a lot longer than most teams do, though.


Not surprising though. HOF franchise players (to build around) like Tim Duncan don't come around that often. You have to be in the right place, right time (plus a little bit of luck) to get them.

We haven't had a franchise player in NYC since Patrick, and we just missed out on Zion & Ja Morant. No luck for us.
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Re: 2021 Offseason

Postby Andrew on Fri Aug 13, 2021 2:17 am

Definitely. They did a great job of retooling to stay competitive and they got lucky as well, but the writing was on the wall after they traded Kawhi Leonard. Still an impressive run, though.
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Re: 2021 Offseason

Postby Jeffx on Tue Aug 17, 2021 12:48 am

Wow, this was a surprise move by the Clippers, trading Pat Bev;

https://www.ocregister.com/2021/08/15/c ... c-bledsoe/
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Re: 2021 Offseason

Postby Patr1ck on Tue Aug 17, 2021 7:57 am

Jeffx wrote:Wow, this was a surprise move by the Clippers, trading Pat Bev;

https://www.ocregister.com/2021/08/15/c ... c-bledsoe/


Must be a money move. I wonder if Beverly's poor sportsmanship in his last game had anything to do with this.
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Re: 2021 Offseason

Postby Andrew on Tue Aug 17, 2021 11:07 am

Now to see if Rondo ends up returning to the Lakers, where he and Westbrook will have to get along.
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Re: 2021 Offseason

Postby Jeffx on Wed Aug 18, 2021 7:52 am

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Re: 2021 Offseason

Postby Andrew on Wed Aug 18, 2021 12:16 pm

I'm still finding it difficult to gauge what counts as overpaid these days, now that we're in an era of journeyman role players getting $15 million a year. As I've said before, $15-18 million seems like the new $5-8 million.
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Re: 2021 Offseason

Postby Jeffx on Thu Aug 19, 2021 1:58 am

For me, it's not about Embiid's talent, but his injury history. I hope he can stay healthy for the duration.

It's going to be a fun Christmas here in NYC - Hawks/Knicks, Nets/Lakers....wow, what a great lineup of games. I love that NY & ATL have a little rivalry going. Hawks were better than we thought and took it to the Knicks.

https://www.nba.com/news/2021-22-openin ... al-release


Anyone watching summer league? I caught bits and pieces. Liked what I saw from Cunningham and the Thomas kid from the Nets.
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Re: 2021 Offseason

Postby Andrew on Thu Aug 19, 2021 12:42 pm

Absolutely, that continues to be a concern; even with "load management".
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Re: 2021 Offseason

Postby Jeffx on Tue Aug 31, 2021 7:59 am

Markkanen goes to Cleveland in a 3-team deal;

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/320 ... il-blazers

I also heard Rondo plans to rejoin the Lakers.
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